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Corn Stalk Defence
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Position in Forsyth-Edwards Notation (FEN)

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Moves: 1.e4 a5
ECO code: B00
Parent: King's Pawn Opening

Ware Defence/Corn Stalk Defence

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The Corn Stalk Defence, also known as the Ware Defence or Corn Stalks, is a rare chess opening with the moves:

1. e4 a5?!

It is generally regarded as a dubious response to 1. e4, as it does nothing to aid in Black's development, allows White a free hand in the center, and weakens the b5 and b6 squares. Note the rook development to a6 is already prevented. However, if played in a style similar to 1...a6, namely with Black playing 2...b6 and 3...Bb7, it can be effective. Preston Ware, someone known for playing eccentric openings, often used the Corn Stalk Defence in tournament play, with decent success.

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Chess Opening Theory
1. e4 e5
Open games
2. Nf3
2...Nc6
3. Bb5
Spanish
3. Bc4
Italian
3. Nc3
Three knights
Other
2...Nf6
Russian
2...d6
Philidor
Other
2. f4
King's gambit
2...exf4
Accepted
Other
Declined
2. Nc3
Vienna
Other
1. e4 c5
Sicilian
2. Nf3
2...Nc6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4
2...Nc6 other
2...d6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4
2...d6 other
2...e6 3. d4 cxd4 4. Nxd4
2...e6 other
Others
Anti-Sicilians
1. e4 e6
French
1. e4 c6
Caro-Kann
1. e4 other
1. d4 d5
Closed games
2. c4
Queen's gambit
2. Nc3
2. other
1. d4 Nf6
Indian
2. c4 e6
2. c4 g6
2. c4 other
2. Nf3
2. other:
1. d4 f5
Dutch
1. d4 ...other:
1. Nf3
Zukertort
Flank
Unorthodox
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